# Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Bowls Acai Exotic's Hazelnut Chocolate Spread Bowl is Lower in Sugar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-chocolate-spread-bowl References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2022/notable-new-products-from-the-summer-fancy-foods-show-2022) & [acaiexotic](https://acaiexotic.com/products/nut-bowl)  With more hazelnut, and less sugar and ingredients than products from competitors, [Acai Exotic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acai-shot-pack) created a decadent, better-for-you [hazelnut chocolate spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-cocoa-spread) bowl. The nutritious bowl shares the benefits of being free from palm oil and dairy, and it makes the most of [Tonda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonda-pf-automatic) Gentile hazelnuts sourced from the Piedmont region of Italy. This kind of hazelnut, specifically, is known for its unique and rich flavor. The cacao and hazelnut spread is a treat that's ready to be eaten on the go and it serves as the company's own take on the popular Acai-Nutella bowl. Based on consumer demand, this indulgent yet healthy bowl promises to satisfy fans of chocolate, hazelnuts and sweet yet beneficial snacks alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decadent Nutritious Bowls:** There is an opportunity to create more indulgent yet healthy bowls using high-quality ingredients like Tonda Gentile hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy and palm oil-free and dairy-free ingredients. - **Better-for-you Spreads:** Consumers are looking for alternatives to traditional spreads and there is a demand for better-for-you options with less sugar and more natural ingredients. - **On-the-go Treats:** There is a growing market for convenient and portable snacks that can be consumed on-the-go, like Acai Exotic's Hazelnut Chocolate Spread Bowl. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovating in the food and beverage industry by producing high-quality, sustainable and better-for-you ingredients is key to capturing consumers' attention and loyalty. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating healthier options like palm oil-free and dairy-free products can disrupt the wellness industry by offering more sustainable and ethical food choices. - **Snack Foods:** Consumers are looking for easy and quick snacks that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, providing a chance in the snack food industry to work on portable and on-the-go snack products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Hazelnut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-hazelnut-spread.md) - [Single-Origin Hazelnut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pip-nut-chocolate-hazelnut-spread.md) - [Three-Ingredient Nut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravers.md) - [Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-hazelnut-bowl.md) - [Triple-Ingredient Nut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-hazelnut-cocoa-spread.md) - [Nut-Free Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-pot-hazelnot.md) - [Healthy Chocolate-Hazelnut Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-hazelnut-cereal.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hazelnut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-freedom-choc-pot-hazelnot.md) - [Free-From Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yummtella.md)